White froth floats on top of the reddish-brown water flowing through innumerable channels near Sonepat that empty into the Yamuna. Locals say that the water used to be black once; but reddish-brown

Even as environment experts try to examine reasons behind the increasing number of foggy days in the Capital, there is evidence available now to suggest that the frosty conditions, on the rise for

Almost all the 25 highly hazardous industries in the city have been directed to prepare their off-site action plans taking into consideration the potential danger looming large over the city (Surat).

Haryana has decided to ban the use of polythene bags in the State after January 30, the Chief Minitster, Mr. Bansi lal, told mediapersons at Kaithal today. The Chief Minsiter said he had directed the

The biologically sensitive Kogelberg area (South Africa), known as the "heart of the Cape floral kingdom", is likely to get recognition from international conservation bodies with the establishment

The Government of Tamil Nadu is all set to promote eco tourism off the Gulf of Mannar with liberal financial assistance from both Central and State governments. Disclosing this at Mandapam, the Tamil

The Civil Court in Thailand yesterday accepted a petition filed by Krabi residents opposing landscaping of Maya Bay to film The Beach, after they softened their demand from an immediate filming halt

The consultancy to study the controversial project of filling the seabed along Wan Chai in Hong Kong will be asked to avoid reclamation as far as possible, the Government has promised. The Planning

The Construction, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Transport ministries in Japan have decided to jointly submit a bill at the next ordinary Diet session banning four-wheel-drive

How green is my valley? This is a question which auditors will soon be asking. The ministry of environment has approached the department of company affairs (DCA) with a proposal to make environment